MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON
96 OLD HIGHWAY 80 EAST
MORTON MS 39117
Phone: 6017326361
Abuse icon For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Mississippi average: 0.7 star lower (2.7), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Morton average: level with the average (2.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 95.1 |
| Occupancy | 79% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | MISSISSIPPI CARE CENTER (5 facilities) |
| County | Scott |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1997-11-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 255250 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 11 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.13 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.46 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.8% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 59.8% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 2 |
| Fines (total value) | $14,381 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 2 |
Questions to ask MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON have?
CMS certifies 120 beds; the facility reports an average of 95.1 residents per day (about 79% occupancy).
Does MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $14,381 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.